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Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals

6810 Old Trail Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana

CATHY HENDRICKSON Obituary

CATHY HENDRICKSON, 50, of Fort Wayne passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in Fort Wayne. She was born June 25, 1962 to Joe Thrasher and Darlene Swank Kaye in Fort Wayne. She was a real estate agent for Century 21 Bradley. She enjoyed book clubs, her pets, flowers and was always busy helping others. Cathy could be described as an interesting and knowledgeable. She is joined in death by her husband, James R. Hendrickson, Jr. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Howard and Dorothy Swank. Along with her parents she is survived by her children, Jason (Ruth) Banghart, Heather Hendrickson; one grandson, Christopher Banghart; and her sister, Christina Thrasher. Funeral services for Cathy and her husband will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 8010 West Jefferson Blvd., Ft. Wayne, IN 46804, with visitation two hours prior. Memorials may be made to Fort Wayne Rescue Mission or Fort Wayne Boys and Girls Club. To leave online condolences please visit www.elzey-patterson-rodakfuneralhome.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jul. 6, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for CATHY HENDRICKSON

30 Entries

Beth Hukill

July 30, 2012

I am so saddened to hear of this! Cathy was so exciting & energetic! I hate that she is gone. I met her at Irwin elementary, and she's helped me with housing needs for friends over the years. She will be missed!

Tim Hallman

July 15, 2012

Oh I am so saddened to learn of this tragedy. Heartbreaking. I met Cathy through volunteer work at FW Habitat for Humanity. She knew how to get things done - always with a confident smile. Cathy always spoke so fondly of her family. May God walk with you all through this valley of death.

Betsy Kachmar

July 15, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of this tradegy. I was out of town and heard the news at Grace Presby as the congregation prayed for the family. I didn't know Cathy well but her generous spirit and energy was contagious and will live on in all that she has helped to acomplish. Our prayers are with Darlene and family.
Betsy & Jeff Kachmar

Dave Rust

July 11, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you

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Jesse and Lori Hendrickson

July 10, 2012

We will miss you very much.....love you

Diane Karst

July 10, 2012

Heather,
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. May the Good Lord forever hold you in the palm of His mighty hand and fill you with comfort. You are a beautiful young lady because of your parents--how special! You will be in my thoughts and prayers,
God Bless,
Diane Karst
BLHS

Laurie Brumbaugh

July 10, 2012

So sorry for the loss of Jim and Cathy. Cathy was such an inspiration and what a beautiful smile. I had the pleasure of knowing her through volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. She had such passion and vibrancy, she will be greatly missed. We must rejoice in knowing they are both in heaven. May God bless the family with peace beyond understanding during this difficult time.

July 10, 2012

I will always remember Cathy from book club. Always smiling, always laughing, positive, talking about Heather, not a negative bone in her body. I am so saddened by her death. Geni Thomas, Huntington Beach, Calif

Rick and Angie Hendrickson

July 8, 2012

We love you and will miss you very much!!!

Keith, Gail & Laura Ridenour

July 8, 2012

Our sympathy and prayers to all of Jim and Cathy's families. We share in and are deeply saddened by your loss.

Diana Scruggs

July 7, 2012

To Joe Thrasher and the family of Cathy Hendrickson:

Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.

I was sadden to hear of your loss, but rest assure your loving daughter Cathy and her husband Jim are rejoicing somewhere around God's throne.

My prayers are with the family.

Co-worker of Joe Thrasher and Jim Hendrickson

Machell Johnson

July 7, 2012

Cathy and I had many fun times together, but she was there in the tough times too. Her energy, upbeat personality, ability to listen and advise and her overall competence were unequaled. I will miss her very much!

Diane Prater

July 6, 2012

Prayers to all who are grieving the loss of Cathy and Jim. I will miss them both dearly. They both touched the lives of myself and my children in small ways, but ways that will never be forgotten. May Cathy's laugh and Jim's wonderful stories live on for all of us to remember.

Bill and Kay Bailey

July 6, 2012

Heather...our hearts go out to you...we loved your parents as neighbors and friends...such wonderful outgoing people...if there is anything we can ever do for you please ask

Cheryl Persons

July 6, 2012

Cathy was a great lady, she always had a smile on her face and it made us all want to smile too. My prayers are with the family and all their loved ones.

J Evans

July 6, 2012

I do not know the Hendrickson family but my heart breaks for all the friends family members of Cathy & James.

July 6, 2012

Jim & Cathy will always be remembered with such fondness - exceptional people. I don't think I ever saw Cathy without a smile on her face and Jim telling his latest "fish" story. May God be with you during this time of sorrow. Your family is in my heart.
Carol Cavell

Annette Melvin

July 6, 2012

Our hearts ache for the loss of Cathy and Jim. They will be missed by many, We have such fond memories of such fun times with the Hendericksons. May God comfort the family and friends that these two touched in their short lives here on earth.
Ben and Annette Melvin

Twila Strange

July 6, 2012

You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you family.

Kristyn Geiger (Sheckler)

July 6, 2012

Jim and Cathy were a beautiful couple who always inspired me with their love for each other, their kids, family and friends. They were such a great fit for each other.
They will truly be missed by family, friends, and the community!

Helen Carrico

July 6, 2012

Cathy was my son's preschool teacher at First Presbyterian, and I will always remember her for her kindness and her sweet, cheerful personality. I am so sorry for the loss of this vibrant, wonderful lady.

Lauren Mathews

July 6, 2012

I had the amazing pleasure of working with Cathy at First Presbyterian! I have some wonderful memories! God be with her family as they mourn the loss of two amazing people!

Teresa Ellingen

July 6, 2012

I will always remember that laugh! Cathy had that infectious laugh that made you want to join in her moment. She believed in me and gave me the chance to join the wonderful family of friends and teachers at Risen Savior Preschool. They are gone too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with their family at this incredible time of loss.

Angie Marshall

July 6, 2012

Praying for all of you as you cope with the loss of two very important people in your lives. May you feel the comfort, peace and love of our God in the days ahead.

July 6, 2012

Cathy and Jim left a remarkable footprint on life and our memories will never let them go. Our heartfelt prayers to the family and friends of these wonderful people!
Jim & Karen Bradigan

Emily (Bender) Smith

July 6, 2012

In the quiet moments when hurt is hard to bear, may love become your shelter. And may the beauty of precious memories be your comfort.

CAROLYN OMO

July 6, 2012

SO SORRY FOR YOUR MOM AND DAD GOD BE WITH U ALL AT THIS TIME

Heather Tipsord

July 6, 2012

Cathy and Jim will be missed dearly. My heart aches for the family. My thoughts and prayers are with them.

Kent Terry Lindzy

July 6, 2012

we love you

July 6, 2012

We are so sorry for the loss of such wonderful people! Cathy was our real estate agent and what an amazing lady she was. We will try to get the deal finalized if we can get past mourning the loss of what would have been a beautiful friendship. God speed my friend.....Our prayers are with your family!
Jim & Karen Bradigan

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